The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas
The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas
The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas is the enchanting second picture-book adventure from beloved children's author Tom Fletcher. This heart-warming tale is brimming with festive magic, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
On the night before Christmas, the Christmasaurus is filled with excitement and a desire to help Santa and the elves prepare for the big day. However, despite his best intentions, everything he attempts goes disastrously wrong. From tangled lights to misplaced presents, nothing seems to go according to plan.
Feeling despondent, the Christmasaurus encounters someone special who helps him realise that things don't need to be perfect to be wonderful. This touching encounter reveals that the true spirit of Christmas lies in the unique sparkle within each of us and the joy we bring to others through our individuality.
The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas is a delightful narrative told in brilliant read-aloud rhyme, making it a joy for both parents and children to share. The story conveys an uplifting message about discovering and embracing your own special talents.
Featuring magical illustrations by Shane Devries, the book captivates with its whimsical and festive artwork. Additionally, two stunning pull-out gatefold spreads add an extra layer of wonder and excitement, making this gorgeously crafted book an ideal Christmas gift.
Experience more Christmas magic with Tom Fletcher’s timeless picture-book adventure, The Christmasaurus, and let the delightful charm of the Christmasaurus brighten your holiday season.
Series: The Christmasaurus
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241591109
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Shane Devries
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 258.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 508g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Tom Fletcher (Author) Tom Fletcher is one of the UK's most popular children's authors. Tom's books have been translated into 41 languages and to date he has sold over 6 million copies of his books in the UK alone, and 10 million globally. The Christmasaurus was the biggest debut children's novel of 2016 and was shortlisted for a British Book Award. Since then, Tom has published several more chart-topping children's novels, including The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List, The Creakers and the instant number-one bestseller The Danger Gang. For younger readers, Tom writes the incredibly successful Who's in Your Book? picture-book series and is one half of the author duo behind the Dinosaur that Pooped picture-book series with bandmate Dougie Poynter. For older readers, Tom co-authors the Eve of Man series with his wife, Giovanna Fletcher. As well as his career as an author, Tom is also a founding member of the Brit Award-winning band McFly, which has sold over 10 million records worldwide. Shane Devries (Illustrator) Shane Devries is an illustrator from Adelaide, Australia. He began working as an architectural illustrator and has worked as a graphic designer and now creates visual development art for animation productions and illustrates books. Shane enjoys visiting art galleries, running and travelling and if possible he would spend countless hours gardening in his veggie patch.
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